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California Alliance for Perioperative Practice Spring Seminar

The California Alliance for Perioperative Practice (CAPP) is excited to host our inaugural Virtual Spring Seminar, focusing on the critical issue of surgical smoke evacuation. This seminar is designed to educate perioperative nurses and healthcare professionals about the dangers of surgical smoke and provide actionable insights into creating safer surgical environments. 2 CEs provided FREE.

In October 2023, California became the 15th state to enact surgical smoke evacuation legislation with the signing of AB 1007. This landmark legislation directs Cal/OSHA to develop and implement standards requiring surgical smoke plume scavenging systems in operating rooms. AB 1007 sets ambitious deadlines, requiring draft regulations by December 2026 and final adoption by June 2027. With a history of stalled efforts dating back to 2016, this new law represents a significant step forward in protecting healthcare workers from the harmful effects of surgical smoke.

CAPP is proud to support this initiative by offering a seminar featuring nationally recognized experts in perioperative safety, including Vangie Dennis, Hannah Campbell, and Jennifer Pennock. Attendees will learn about the components of surgical smoke, advocacy for evidence-based practices, and the legislative and regulatory processes shaping the future of perioperative safety. Participants will also explore AORN’s Center of Excellence in Smoke Evacuation program and the tools available to help facilities achieve compliance and recognition.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with experts, earn valuable continuing education credits, and contribute to advancing perioperative safety in California and beyond.

Title: The Journey to Advocacy and Legislation
Speaker: Vangie Dennis MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO
Objectives:
• Review the hazardous components of surgical smoke.
• Describe smoke management initiative using the Evidence-Based Practice Process.
• Utilize strategies for moving toward legislation.

Title: Become an AORN Center of Excellence in Smoke Evacuation
Speaker: Hannah Campbell, MS, CSM (AORN Program Manager)
Objectives:
• Introduce the Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Smoke Evacuation program & Go Clear Award.
• Review the benefits of enrolling in and completing the program.
• Review the components and steps to complete the program.
• Learn how to submit program materials and achieve the Go Clear Award for your facility.

Title: Surgical Smoke Evacuation Legislative Update
Speaker: Jennifer Pennock (AORN Associate Director of Government Affairs)
Objectives:
• Provide overview of surgical smoke evacuation legislation history and status.
• Review CA AB 1007 which directed Cal/OSHA to issue surgical smoke evacuation regulations.
• Explain regulatory process and how CA AORN members can get involved.
• Review AORN resources for smoke evacuation policies and policy compliance.

Please register here.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #00795 for 2 Contact Hours. Thank you to AORN of Orange County for being our approved CE Provider.

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